Pacific Soul
Polynesian pop band
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Pacific Soul is a four-piece female Polynesian pop band,[1] created and produced by Sam Tu'uga of Jamoa Jam.
History
They formed in Auckland, New Zealand in 2001 and have released two albums. The original members consist of Sara-Jane Auva'a, Julie Ta'ale, Sharleen Leaso and Maopa Lomavita.[citation needed] In 2003, their debut self-titled album won Best Pacific Island album at the 2003 NZ Music Awards,[citation needed] and Polynesian Album of the Year at the Hawai'i Music Awards the same year.[2] Their second album, The Collaboration, was released in 2008.
They have toured New Zealand, Australia, parts of the Pacific, and throughout the United States.